Experts fly in to help tackle childcare crisis

The government is recruiting 60 highly-qualified social workers from Germany, Norway and the Netherlands to lead an experimental programme which could revolutionise the way children‘s residential care homes are run.

European professionals are being sought to run a £1.5m pilot project in 30 children’s homes across England, which will introduce the concept of “social pedagogy” – a practice centred on helping children develop and flourish, rather than just working to meet their immediate needs and ensure their safety.

Alistair Darling will announce another £1bn package to support the housing market in his Budget on Wednesday, seeking to underpin prices, complete partially built building projects and support those struggling to pay mortgages.

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